Donald Alexander (Don) Wright |
| Posted 2017-01-25 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 <<< Donald Alexander Wright, 85, passed away in Lake Havasu City on Jan. 14, 2017. He was born to Issac and Evie (Randolph) Wright on March 25, 1931 in Fox, Oklahoma. Don met Christine Tackett in high school and it was love at first sight. He declared he was going to marry that girl and he was right. They were high school sweethearts and were married Oct. 4, 1952. They shared 64 years together. After they were married, Don served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After his service, he worked in the oil fields of Oklahoma until they relocated to Lake Havasu City in 1964. He went to work for McCulloch Corporation until he retired. During this time, he piloted the SS Holiday on many excursions for Robert McCulloch. He saw the London Bridge go up and many changes throughout the years in Havasu. He enjoyed fishing and boating, and was an avid sports fan who loved his Diamondbacks and Cardinals. He had a heart for God and loved his church. His children and grandchildren were his joy and he loved spending time with family. Don is preceded in death by his parents Issac and Evie Wright, son Nick Wright, daughter-in-law Pina Wright, son-in-law Terry Caley, brothers Martin and Bill, and sisters Myrtle, Jo, and Maudie. He is survived by his loving wife Christine Wright, daughter Donna Caley, brothers Eddie and Danny, sisters Sonia, Patsy and Myrna, grandchildren Christopher, Donald, Keysha, and Monique and great- grandchildren Tara, Jaden, Jacob, Clayton and Nicky. A funeral service is set for 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, at God’s Grace Church, 1535 El Camino Drive. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Don’s family at www.lietzfrazefuneralhome.com. |
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